Friday Nights at GRAM
Friday, April 30
Exhibition Opening: Chris Stoffel Overvoorde
5:00 - 9:00 PM
Party of the Century: Innovative Music Performance
Ritsu Katsumata: Electric Violinist
5:30 - 8:30 PM
Wege Pavilion
Party of the Century: Poetry Slam
7:00 - 7:45 PM
Cook Auditorium
Friday, May 7
Art in Bloom Grand Opening
5:00 - 9:00 PM
The Art Museum launches a new tradition:Art in Bloom. Enjoy floral designs by a selection of the region's most talented floral designers inspired by works of art from the Museum's permanent collection.
People's Choice Awards judging opens at 5pm and voting is open until 2pm on Sunday. Ballots available at Visitor's Services Desk.
Music for Viewing
5:00 - 9:00 PM
Pick up an iPod at the Front Desk for $2 rental and enjoy selected musical pieces chosen for their interesting pairings with works of art on view.
Art in Bloom Awards
Cook Auditorium
7:00 - 8:00 PM
Professional Awards decided by a team of judges.
Grand Prize: $1000
2nd Place: $500
3rd Place: $250
Friday, May 14
Piano Music in Lobby
Lobby
5:00 - 6:30 PM
Friday Nights at GRAM presents live music in the Wege Pavilion
WYCE World of Music
Cook Auditorium
6:30 - 7:30 PM
Join us for a conversation about community radio, curating music, and the people who are passionate about the process. Hosted by Kevin Murphy, WYCE Station Manager.
David Hardin Performance
Cook Auditorium
7:30 - 8:45 PM
Singer/songwriter David Hardin performs new material from his upcoming album.
www.davehardinmusic.com
Friday, May 21
Create a Date: Bistro and Ballroom
5:30 - 8:30 PM
"Create a Date” Bistro and Ballroom includes a new menu designed by Chef Mark Williams. Dinner is served bistro style in the beautiful Museum Café. A cash bar is available from 5:00 to 8:30pm. Ballroom dancing at 7:30 PM, Cook Auditorium. Instruction provided by Steve Zaagman of the Grand Rapids Original Swing Society
REVUE presents: The Local Music Biz
Cook Auditorium
6:00 - 7:00 PM
A lively discussion for local musicians and music fans.
Moderator: Brian Edwards, editor of REVUE
Panelists: Brad Raffenaud, Sprout Media "Gettings Gigs, Getting Paid;" Mike Crittenden, Mackinaw Harvest Studios "Maximizing Studio Time, Minimizing Recording Expenses;" Ken Heffner, Calvin College Student Activities Office "emerging Acts & Industry Trends."
Ballroom Dancing
Cook Auditorium
7:30 - 9:00 PM
Steve Zaagman hosts ballroom dancing for beginners to pros, music from the classics to contemporary. Don't be shy, join in on the fun.
Friday, May 28
Party of the Century:Innovative Music Performance
DJ Super Dre and Ed Clifford Quartet
Wege Pavilion (Lobby)
5:30 - 8:30 PM
Dre & Ed Clifford: Collaboration Across Musical Genres
Wege Pavilion (Lobby)
7:00 - 7:45 PM
SuperDre and Ed Clifford discuss the process of collaboration across diverse musical genres, join the conversation!
Saturday All Day With The Arts
May's Theme is May in Bloom
GRAM Education Center
Every Saturday
10:00 - 3:00 PM
GRAM’s collection and the Dutch Utopia exhibition feature stunning examples of how artists have been inspired by the beauty of flowers. Celebrate the beginning of summer with a sustainable garden project. Families will learn about the depiction of flowers in fine art by viewing the paintings in the galleries and create an innovative flower sculpture using recycled materials.
Project Example Gallery
Saturday, May 08
All Day with Art in Bloom
GRAM Education Center
10:00 - 3:00 PM
Family Activities and learning experiences in the Education Center, Garden Room and Art Studio. Suitable for all ages.
Art in Bloom
10:00 - 5:00 PM
Art in Bloom People's Choice Award judging takes place all day today. Ballots are available at Visitor Services Desk.
Art in Bloom Lecture
Cook Auditorium
2:00 - 3:00 PM
Chris Giftos, master florist at New York City's Metropolitan Museum of Art presents a lecture and floral demonstration. The designs will be available for auction at the event conclusion. For more then 30 years, Chris Giftos created arrangements for the Met's Great Hall and period rooms. He has appeared on the Martha Stewart and Oprah Winfrey shows, and created arrangements for private clients like Jackie Onassis.
Sunday Classic
Sunday Brunch
GRAM Café
Every Sunday
11:00 - 3:00 PM
Sunday, May 09
Mother's Day Brunch
GRAM Café
11:00 - 3:00 PM
Reservations Required: 616-831-2924
Art in Bloom
12:00 - 2:00 PM
Art in Bloom People's Choice Awards judging ends at 2:00 pm
Musical Performance
2:00 - 3:00 PM
Museum Lobby
Diane Penning, Soprano, and Sheryl Iott, Pianist
with special guest Elizabeth Whitters of the Grand Rapids Youth Symphony
People's Choice Winner Announced
Cook Auditorium
3:00 - 3:30 PM
People's Choice Prize: $250
